Puka Nacua
WR · Los Angeles Rams
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
22.4 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
WR1 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Puka Nacua has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:05 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 22.4 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 13.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:05 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
13.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Not enough complete data to label a change.
10.3n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Not enough complete data to label a change.
95.3n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 5 / 13.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 1 / 10.5 (2 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 6, 5 / 10.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 1 / 7.0 (2 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 95.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 1 / 99.5 (2 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Puka Nacua · WR
22.4
Puka Nacua · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
0.1
Alex Bachman · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Puka Nacua minus Alex Bachman: +22.3 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Parkinson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Rib | Observation time is not available. |
| Coleman Shelton | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Desjuan Johnson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Joe Cardona | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Nate Landman | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Trent McDuffie | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | Offense | WR | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
24.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
22.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
25.2
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | LV | 21.8 | 0 | 10 | 68 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 2026 / 6 | ARI | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | BUF | 37.7 | 0 | 9 | 138 | 24 | 17 | 2 |
| 2026 / 4 | PHI | 27.7 | 0 | 2 | 125 | 12 | 9 | 1 |
| 2026 / 1 | SF | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | ARI | 26.0 | 0 | 24 | 76 | 11 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 / 17 | ATL | 15.7 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 16 | SEA | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 16 | 12 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
Rams optimistic that star WR Puka Nacua will play vs. Raiders, source says Oct 25, 7:57 AM ET
Rams WR Puka Nacua misses practice, questionable vs. Raiders with calf injury Oct 23, 3:17 PM ET
Rams WR Puka Nacua leaves practice with calf injury Oct 22, 7:21 PM ET